The scientific study of material remains of past human life and activities at present lying under the sea or other body of water.
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- Nordic Underwater Archaeology Describes how the cold brackish Baltic Sea has preserved wrecks, as well as giving links to maritime archaeology resources worldwide.
- Underwater Mystery Unravels Xinhua reports on China's first-ever underwater archaeological expedition. The site, possibly Han Dynasty, is deep in Fuxian Lake in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
- Underwater Archaeology Discussion List Sub-Arch covers the field of underwater archaeology. It is a list primarily intended for professionals in the field.
- Ballard and the Black Sea National Geographic reports on Dr Bob Ballard's expedition in search of evidence of human habitation on the bed of the Black Sea. Interviews, transcripts, and observation logs.
- Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage From the International Council of Monuments and Sites.
- Shipwreck Salvage - Treasure Hunters vs. Archaeologists An illustrated article from About.com on kraters, amphoras and other Greek pottery found in shipwrecks.
- Issues in Underwater Archaeology The Connecticut Office of State Archaeology is striving to develop a cooperative approach to protecting our maritime heritage. Artifact identification, workshops, FAQs for divers, sites in Connecticut.
- Ultramarine Newsletter Encourages research of coastal archaeology and maritime heritage of the Americas. (Spanish and English)
- 1994 Preliminary Report for Fujairah Preliminary report outlines the surveying efforts made by the University of California Office of Scientific Diving research team, led by Chris Kostman, M.A. This survey of the entire eastern coast of the UAE.
- Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project Performs background research, collects historical information and conducts field work on the vessels beneath Rhode Island waters.
- Airplanes Underwater Blog Underwater aviation archaeology news.
- Archaeology of Whaling in Southern Australia and New Zealand An international project looking at the archaeology and history of Australasia's whaling industry. Aims, conferences, bibliography, regional contributions.
- Department of Maritime Archaeology Bibliographic Database Searchable listing of maritime archaeological and associated references from the Western Australia Museum.
- The Trireme Trust Studies of the design, use, and capabilities of this historically important type of ship.
- River Yields Sunken Scientific Riches From NBC News, Hudson mapping project reveals hidden treasure, including scores of historic shipwrecks.